Foundation sessions
Developing awareness and intelligence In possession.
Ball Mastery sessions
Content End to end two ways. Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 12 Other 4 large Cones - bibs - supply of balls One player from all four sides (marked A) Dribble the ball across and make a small pass to the next player Ask the players to travel using different ball mastery techniques. Look for! High Tempo - correct technique - looking up - ball feeling. Ball Mastery Free dribbling. Right foot cuts Left foot cuts Soul roll toe taps toe taps with roll over push pull Tactical When you see the space move into it quickly. Areas 15m x 15m Technical Improve close control, constant touches of the ball, touches with both feet. Time 20 min Physical This format can be used to practice movement skills, sprinting, dodging, twisting, hopping. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Concentration, s of 3 x 4
Content End to end two ways. With the step over turn Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 12 Other 4 large One player from all four sides (marked A) Dribble the ball into the square and perform a turn before passing. Once they have passed follow there pass. Ask the players to travel using different ball mastery techniques. Look for! High Tempo - correct technique - looking up - ball feeling. The Step Over Turn. Fake to kick the ball. Instead step around the ball Plant the foot on the other side of the ball. Pivot and turn on the step over leg. Collect the ball with the opposite foot and accelerate away. Tactical When you see the space move into it quickly. Areas 15m x 15m Technical Improve close control, constant touches of the ball, touches with both feet. Time 20 min Physical This format can be used to practice movement skills, sprinting, dodging, twisting, hopping. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Concentration, s of 3 x 4
Content 4 Goals dribbling skills Format Ball M Set-Up Goals 4 Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Large cones A. Players to dribble around the cones in the slalom style and soon returned to shoot on goal past the goalkeeper. B Players to dribble toward line of cones and to move side with the lateral movement moving the ball from left to right foot before shooting on the goal. C. Players to dribble and pass the ball one side of the cone and run around the other side. Players then shoot on the goal. D. Players to do a twisting motion around all four cones before shooting on goal and then moving onto the next section. Look for. This must be played at a high tempo and encourage players to move quickly. Mistakes are vital players must be making mistakes if they are to improve. Tactical Areas 60m x 60m Technical Improve close control, constant touches of the ball, touches with both feet. Time 20 min Physical This format can be used to practice movement skills, sprinting, dodging, twisting, hopping. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Concentration, s of 4 x 4
Content Physical movement with the ball. Format Ball M Set-Up Goals 4 Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Length of tape. three red zones and three yellow zones marked out equally with cones and spread out across the pitch. Split the group into two equal teams. The Game Each player has a ball and dribbles it around the whole area. Players must dribble into a zone and perform different foots kills Any player who does not get into the square must continue to dribble the ball until a square becomes free. Progression 1 When a player goes into a zone of the same colour he must turn a pass the ball into another square and follow his pass. Progression 2 Reds play against the yellows and try to score in the yellow squares while the yellows attempt to score in the red squares. Tactical Keep spinning your head and look to get into a free square. Areas 30m x 30m (4mx4m) Technical Left and right foot work, keep ups, ball manipulation, fakes and turns practice. Time 20 min Physical Balance when keeping the ball up, agility when moving and turning quickly. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Concentration:- get the most from the drill. Whole group.
Content Ball Mastery (4 goal with turns) Format Ball M Set-Up Goals 4 Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Large cones Players dribble out in the square which is 2m x 2m and perform a turn and shot. Once they have shot they can then go in goal. Progression Ask the players to perform a ball mastery skill instead of dribbling into the square. Look for! The correct technique on the turns - head up before shot and turn - good tempo. Awareness Work Each coach holds a balloon and calls out a players name who must leave the drill and dribble the ball too the balloon and catch it before it hits the floor. Tactical Keep looking for the coach to keep the balloon off the floor. Areas 30m x 30m Technical Improve close control, constant touches of the ball, touches with both feet. Work on different turns. Time 20 min Physical This format can be used to practice movement skills, sprinting, dodging, twisting, hopping. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Concentration, s of 4 x 4
Content Ball Mastery Four goals combination Play Format Ball M Set-Up Goals 4 Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Large cones Player 2 passes the ball to player 1 Player 1 passes back to player 2 Who has made a diagonal run to receive the ball Player 2 lays the ball back to player 1 Player 1 shoots on goal. Player 2 takes up player 1 position. The drill repeats Look For! Movement of the cones - first touch - communication - technique of the shot. Tactical Keep looking for the coach to keep the balloon off the floor. Areas 30m x 30m Technical Practice the first touch and taking the ball off line, finishing 1v1 with the goal keeper.. Time 20 min Physical Balance when playing the ball. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Composure, try to show composure when 1v1 with the GK. s of 4 x 4
Content Ball Mastery with Agility. Format Ball M Set-Up Goals 4 Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Length of tape. Set up a square which is linked with tape which is 50cm off the floor. Players must dribble into the square pushing the ball under the tape and jumping over it. then turn and pass the ball out of the square before jumping over the tape again before shooting. Once they have shot they can then go in goal. Progression Ask the players to perform a ball mastery skill instead of dribbling into the square. Look for! The correct technique on the turns - head up before shot and turn - good tempo. Tactical Try to shoot across the goal keeper, can you finish 1v1. (go around the GK or finish early). Areas 30m x 30m Technical RWTB into dribbling, changes of tempo, Time 20 min Physical Balance when jumping the tape, landing and continue dribbling. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Composure, try to show composure when 1v1 with the GK. s of 4 x 4
Content Ball Mastery Many Cones Format Ball M Set-Up Goals 4 Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Length of tape. Place the cones in the centre of the pitch. Players are put into teams of four and sent to the four sides of the pitch. Players must dribble the ball through the cones before finishing on goal they then join the opposite side before traveling back the opposite way. Progression Ask the players to perform a ball mastery skill instead of dribbling into the square. Look for! The correct technique on the turns - head up before shot and turn - good tempo. Tactical Try to shoot across the goal keeper, can you finish 1v1. (go around the GK or finish early). Areas 30m x 30m Technical RWTB into dribbling, changes of tempo, players to use different ball manipulation skills. Time 20 min Physical Agility, moving quickly through the cones. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Composure, try to show composure when 1v1 with the GK. s of 4 x 4
Content first touch to Dribble. Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Length of tape. Phase 1 1 ball to every 3 players. Players must dribble through two gates before turning out and passing the ball to another player on the outside. Phase 2 Player A dribbles through two gates and passes the ball to B. Player A then can make one of two runs (straight at the receiver or too one side. Depending on the run of A, B must make a decision on his first touch. Phase 3 Once player D receives the ball if he has a player on either side he can choose to pass or dribble depending on the defending run of player C. Look For! Tempo - techniques - relaxed attitude. Tactical Try to shoot across the goal keeper, can you finish 1v1. (go around the GK or finish early). Areas 30m x 30m Technical RWTB into dribbling, changes of tempo, players to use different ball manipulation skills. Time 20 min Physical Agility, moving quickly through the cones. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Composure, try to show composure when 1v1 with the GK. s of 4 x 4
Content Slalom Goals Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Large Cones A Using cones or poles, set up 6 to 8 slalom goals inside the field. Each player has a ball. Players dribble through the goals in a slalom pattern. They approach from one side, dribble across one goal line at easy pace, use various turning techniques and then dribble quickly across the goal line. Competition: Which player can be the first to dribble through five goals. Progression Ask the players to do different techniques at the cones. Progression B Players to play in pairs and pass through the cone in different sequences. Tactical Areas 30m x 30m Technical Dribbling with the ball tight to your feet, practice different foot skills, quick short passing. Time 20 min Physical Players to run through the cones to improve agility also hopping to improve their balance skills. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Commitment, keep working hard, get the most from the drills. Whole group
Content Ball mastery with shots from long range. Format Ball M Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs Cones Y Balls 20 Other Large Cones players dribble up to the cone and perform a given move and then continue and pass the ball. After they have passed they continue their run. The receiver lays the ball off attacker who has continued his run strikes ths ball hard first time. The lay off player turns and can follow up the shot. Look for! Tempo - correct technique (in the shot) - concentration - look up before striking the ball. Tactical Check the distance between the players on the pass. Areas 45 m x 35m Technical Dribbling with the ball tight to your feet, practice different foot skills, quick short passing. Technique of the shot. Time 20 min Physical Players to run through the cones to improve agility also hopping to improve their balance skills. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Commitment, keep working hard, get the most from the drills. Whole group
Content Decision Making Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 3 Other Set -up make a circle approx 20 yards apart with 8 players around the outside. The Game Players take a touch into the circle and look to pass out. Players must call out the name of the player they are passing to before they receive the ball. This will insure they are looking to see who is free before they pass the ball. Progression add more balls to increase intensity. The passer becomes a defender to insure the receiver takes his first touch into space. Think about Head-up look forward and drive into the space. Good communication between the players. Think ahead who are you going to take the ball to? Tactical Find the spaces on the outside. Areas 20m circle Technical Technique of the first touch, take the ball into space. Technique of the pass, both feet and different areas. Time 20 min Physical Football specific movement skills Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Try to relax after your first touch, can you see the spaces? 8 players per circle
Content Decision Making Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 3 Other Decision Making (Playing 1-2's Set -up make a circle approx. 20 yards apart with 8 players around the outside. The Game Players take a touch into the circle and look to pass to one of the floating players. The floating player plays a 1-2 with the player who then looks to pass out and another player joins and completes the drill the same. Progression add more balls to increase intensity. Think about Movement off the ball. Think ahead. first touch, needs to allow you time to get your head up. Tactical Try to maintain your distance from the receiving player when playing your 1-2. Areas 20m circle Technical Technique of the first touch, take the ball into space. Technique of the pass, both feet and different areas. Time 20 min Physical Football specific movement skills Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Try to relax after your first touch, can you see the spaces? 8 players per circle
Content Decision Making Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 3 Other Running with the ball Set -up make a circle approx. 20 yards apart with 8 players around the outside. The Game Players to run the ball across the circle and pass the ball onto another player who takes the ball. Players must call out the name of the player they are running to? Progression add more balls to increase intensity. Think about Head-up look forward and drive into the space. Good first touch get the ball out of your feet 2-3 touches max. Its not dribbling. Run in a straight line, the quickest route. Think ahead who are you going to take the ball to? Tactical Look to drive into the space when it opens up in front of you. Areas 20m circle Technical RWTB, run with the ball on the outside of the foot, take few touches. Technique of the pass over. Time 20 min Physical Football specific movement skills Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Communication:- get eye contact of the player you are moving towards also talk. 8 players per circle
Content Decision Making Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 3 Other Running with the ball Set -up make a circle approx. 20 yards apart with 8 players around the outside. The Game Players to run the ball across the circle and pass the ball onto another player who takes the ball. Players must call out the name of the player they are running to? Progression add more balls to increase intensity. Think about Head-up look forward and drive into the space. Good first touch get the ball out of your feet 2-3 touches max. Its not dribbling. Run in a straight line, the quickest route. Think ahead who are you going to take the ball to? Tactical Look to drive into the space when it opens up in front of you. Areas 20m circle Technical RWTB, run with the ball on the outside of the foot, take few touches. Technique of the pass over. Time 20 min Physical Football specific movement skills Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Communication:- get eye contact of the player you are moving towards also talk. 8 players per circle
Content Decision Making Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones 12 Balls Y Other Large cones 12 cones are laid out 2-3-2-3-2. which are dribbled through in an infinite loop. Players start at the end cone and have to dribble through the zig zag. Once the first player has reached the first cone the next player can go. Possible Techniques Use just the inside and out side of the foot, drag backs with the sole of the foot, dummy step/step over/ scissors. Physical Skills hopping, running, turns on each cone. Tactical Try to keep your playing distances from the player in front. Areas Cones 10m apart Technical Tight control, use of both feet, fakes and moves. Time 20 min Physical Start the drill with physical skills, hopping, sprinting, start and stop, backwards. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Concentration:- keep your focus get the most from the drill. Whole group
Content Dribbling Maze Game Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones 16 Balls Y Other Large cones Set up 8 cone goals placed about 1m apart. Game 1 The players have to dribble the ball through the cones as quickly as possible the player who dribbles through all 8 goals first wins. Game 2 Ask the players to count how many they can travel through in 1 minute, they must keep their own score. Game 3 Ask the players to complete the course with the weaker foot. Game 4 Ask the players to pass through the cones while they run around the other side. Game 5 Place three defenders who can block the attackers from entering the goals. Tactical When playing against the 3 defenders try to take the ball into the space. Areas Cones 1m apart Technical Tight control, use of both feet, fakes and moves, play with both feet. Time 20 min Physical Start the drill with physical skills, hopping, sprinting, start and stop, backwards. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Concentration:- keep your focus get the most from the drill. Whole group
Content Passing warm up 1 Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones 16 Balls Y Other Flat cones Concepts/Objectives 1. Physical and mental preparation for the session. 2. Confident ball handling 3. Preliminary technique training. Players form groups of 3 with two on one side and one on the other. Sequence Player A dribbles a short distance, passes across to B and runs after his pass. B passes to C and Runs after the pass, etc. Same as above but players must take the ball with the outside of the foot and move the ball to the side before passing the ball. Same as above except players control the ball with the inside of the foot. Progression 1 Player pass the ball to the group next to his and not ahead. Tactical Watch for the touches taken. The players should aim to travel as quickly as possible. Areas Cones 1m apart Technical Running with the ball, keep the ball on the outside of the foot. Time 20 min Physical Speed over distance, players should look to maintain an even speed over the distance. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Commitment, keep pushing yourself to make yourself quicker. Whole group
Content Quadruple Combination Dribbling Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 25 Other Large cones Layout of the course 3-5-5-3, each player has a ball. The Quadruple Comb is the most important drill for team training. It has two starting and two turning points. The second player starts when the first dribbles forward in the next lane. The players stay on their sides and dribble past the players in the other groups. Variations Clockwise. Counter clockwise. Turning techniques 90 degree Kick with the inside of the foot. Kick with the outside of the foot. 270-degree turn inwards/outwards. dummy step /step-over/scissors. drag the ball back with the sole of the foot. Tactical Areas Cones 10m apart Technical Different foot skills with different parts of the foot. Different moves and turns. Time 20 min Physical Players to begin with different movement skills as the warm up, ABC work. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Commitment, deep practice requires total commitment. Whole
Content Zig Zag passing game. Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones 16 Balls Y Other Flat cones Yellow and red cones in a zig zag format 8-12 yards apart on the outside and white cones in the centre, players stand at the start with the ball and a player without the ball stands at each of the other cones. The game The players in group A pass the ball diagonally to the next player (A2 A3 A4) after quickly controlling it. The passer runs after his pass and takes over the position of the pass-receive. The players in group C do exactly the same thing, but with time-delay and crosswise. The first centre player (B1) play a steep diagonal pass to B2, who controls the ball and after a quick turn (opponent behind situation) passes to the next player. The last player dribbles through the centre to the starting cone. Think About The number of ball touches and distance between the cones depend on the ability of the players and training emphasis. Depending on the situation in the playing field, the passing should be quick and accurate. Tactical Movement off the cones and timing of your pass. Areas Cones 1m apart Technical Technique of the passing and receiving, try to play with one touch, passes over the ground. Time 20 min Physical Before the start of the drill, players to perform physical skills, hopping, backwards movement, stop start. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Commitment, keep pushing yourself to make yourself quicker. Whole group
Content Turning into space? Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs 5 Cones 16 Balls 20 Other Flat cones place the cones in twos inside the grid, which is marked out according to the number of players. Players on the outside all have a ball each. Defenders on the inside all have a ball each. The attackers on the inside must receive a ball from the outside and make a turn, with one touch or less taking the ball through the cones. Once the players have done that they paly the ball out to the outside players then they find another ball to receive. The defenders with the ball at their feet can block the goals by dribbling the ball between the cones forcing the attacker to turn away. Questions What is the best way to turn through the cones? How do you know if their is a defender in the goal you are turning into? What sort of touches do you need to take on the ball? Tactical Keep looking all around to find the space to turn into. Try to move in a diagonal direction. Areas Square 20m x 20m Technical receive the ball side on, try to turn with one touch or less? Turn with the use of the back foot. Time 20 min Physical Before the start of the drill, players to perform physical skills, hopping, backwards movement, stop start. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Show composure in the tight areas, relax before you turn and find the space. Whole group
Content Turning into space? Format Ball M Set-Up Goals Bibs Y Cones 16 Balls 20 Other Flat cones Creating space with many goals area 30x40 with goals made from cones spread out. The Game The goals are spread out and act as a reference to help the players spread out, switch play, pass and support each other. all passes have to be made through the goal. 2 or 3 teams working at the same time. Progression Play overload game and create 8v4 with the teams in possession having to score through the cones. Players can also score by dribbling the ball through. Progress to equal teams. Tactical Space creation move towards the ball, move away from the ball and move past the ball. Areas 35m x 35m Technical Passing and receiving with both feet, short and long range passing. Time 20 min Physical Before the start of the drill, players to perform physical skills, hopping, backwards movement, stop start. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Show composure in the tight areas, relax before you turn and find the space. Whole group
Content Dribbling & Running with the ball. Format Ball M Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs Cones Y Balls 20 Other Large Cones Players work in threes with two defenders in the centre grid. The practice starts with two players from each group work outside the large square, with the 3rd player in the area between the two squares. The two defenders play inside the inner square. Each groups A passes to B, who is inside the square. B dribbles or runs with the ball through the inner square and passes to C. B then exits the playing area. A now moves into the playing area and receives a pass from C A attempts to repeat the exercise. All groups work at the same time to out number the two D's. D try and win the ball then dribble out of the large square. Adopt a scoring system. Tactical Look to play in a triangle, your movements are off each other. Areas 25m x 25m Technical Dribbling with the ball tight to your feet, practice different foot skills, quick short passing. Technique of the pass. Time 20 min Physical Players to run through the square to improve agility also hopping to improve their balance skills. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Commitment, keep working hard, get the most from the drills. Whole group
Games for 1v1
Content 1v1 in a 5v5. Format Possession Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs 3 Cones Y Balls 12 Other Flat cones The game starts when the GK plays the ball out to one of the attackers who show to receive the ball. The attacker must beat the defender in a 1v1 contest he is not allowed to pass the ball until he gets past the half-way line. If he gets across the line then he can play 3v2 in that half. The defender can only chase up to the halfway line. if the defenders win the ball they can then counter attack on the goal. Tactical Try to make space before you receive the ball, can you persuade the defender to go the wrong way. Areas 35m x 25m Technical Dribbling skills, practice keeping the ball on the outside foot, players to use fakes and turns to beat the defender. Time 15- minutes Physical Acceleration, once you have beaten your opponent look to move away at speed. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Courage, keep looking for the ball. s of 8 players with 2 GK s
Content 1v1 Ball Transition Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals Bibs Cones Y Balls 12 Other 4 large halfway line marked. The Game Player B starts with the ball and attempts to dribble past player A. Player B has to try and dribble through the goal to score. If player A intercepts the ball he then attacks the goal at the opposite end. Once player A has passed the halfway line Player X can attempt to win the ball. If Player B does score he then turns and attacks the far goal protected by player X. Think About When in possession try not to turn your back on the defender? Try to encourage the defender away from the goal, this leaves space to attack? Defenders try not to rush in be relaxed wait for the right moment to make your tackle? Tactical Look to react quickly on transition, get across the line quickly. Areas 5m x 10m Technical Improve close control, produce different fakes and dribbles to get around your opponent. Time 10min Physical Speed of feet, good balance. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Confidence, believe in yourself. s of 3
Content 1v1 Duel Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs y Cones Y Balls 12 Other Flat cones The game starts with the goal keeper playing the ball out. The attacker has to try and score on the goal he is also able to use the keeper who must stay in the shooting zone. All shots must shoot from inside the shooting zone. Progression Shots can only be taken from outside of the shooting zone. Look for! be brave face the defender and take him on. fast feet can you put the defender of balance? Relax on the shot areas of the goal to hit. Tactical Look to draw the defender in, to create space behind. Areas 20m x 30m Technical Improve close control, produce different fakes and dribbles to get around your opponent. Technique of the shot. Time 10min Physical Speed of the mark, agility quick movements. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Confidence, believe in yourself. 12 players
Content 1v1 Four goals Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs y Cones Y Balls 12 Other 12 large cones The coach plays the ball out and the two players sprint out to the ball. The players must attempt to win the ball and then dribble through one of the four goals. players can score extra points for making a dummy run and turn away from a goal. Look For! Tempo (can you keep it up) - Technical skills ( first touch, head up, dribbling skills) - Concentration. Tactical Sharp turn and get onto the ball quickly, can you fool the defender with a fake. Areas 20m x 30m Technical Improve close control, produce different fakes and dribbles to get around your opponent. Technique of the shot. Time 10min Physical Speed of the mark, agility quick movements turning at pace, balance. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Confidence, believe in yourself. 10 players
Content 1v1 Power Shooting Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 1 Bibs y Cones Y Balls 12 Other 4 large cones shooting line which is 15m from the goals. 2 gates on the shooting line Organisation Player 1 dribbles the ball towards one of the two gates. Once player 1 has crossed the shooting line player 2 can attack the goals. Once player 1 has defended the goals he then joins the back of the queue. Look for! Tempo - concentration - look up before striking the ball. Questions to ask? What is the best goal to attack and why? How close do you want to be to the goal to shoot? How should you respond once you have taken your shot? Tactical Travel quickly and release the shot, once you have taken your shot recover and defend the next one. Areas 30m x 30m Technical RWTB, technique of the shot, check players are shooting with the nearest foot to the ball ( both feet). Time 20min Physical Speed of the mark, pace when running with the ball. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Composure, once you taken your strike recover your position. 10 players
Content Parallel goals with counter attack. Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs 2x4 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Flat cones 2 Goals are set-up parallel on the baseline. A counter line is marked with a baseline distance of ca. 35 yards. The attacker (Team red) tries in a one against one situation to get around the defender (Team white) to score. If the defender wins the ball he then initiates a counter-attack and tries to cross the counter line. Variations The exercise in competition form. The trainer determines which goal should be attacked without informing the defender. Tactical Change of rhythm. Determination to score. Quick switch by loss of possession. Areas 35m x 25m Technical When dribbling the ball try to keep the ball on the furthest foot away from the defender. Fakes to gain a yard then accelerate. Time 3x 10 minutes Physical Speed of movement, Agility stop start skills. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Courage be brave on your 1v1 s take the defender on. Self belief. 8 players (one group).
Content 1v1 in four rows Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs 2x4 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Flat cones Split the pitch up into four lines, Players play 1v1 inside the lines. Players are not allowed to cross the lines. Players can pass the ball into teammates. Object is to score on the goal. Look for! Tempo - concentration - Attitude towards 1v1. Tactical Look to create space with short and quick movements, try to put your opponent off balance. Areas 35m x 25m Technical Protect the ball, get your body between the player and the ball. Fakes and moves to get past your opponent. Time 15 minutes Physical Speed of movement, Agility stop start skills. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Courage be brave on your 1v1 s take the defender on. Self belief. 8 players (one group).
Content 1v1 in four Squares Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs 2x4 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Flat cones Organisation Split the pitch up into four squares Players play 1v1 inside the squares Players are not allowed to cross the lines. Players can pass the ball into teammates. Object is to score on the goal. Progression Add Neutral players on the outside who can be used as rebound players for both teams. Look for! Tempo - concentration - Attitude towards 1v1. Tactical Decision making, try to create space by passing the ball to the outside player or take the defender on 1v1. Areas 35m x 25m Technical Protect the ball, get your body between the player and the ball. Fakes and moves to get past your opponent. Time 15 minutes Physical Speed of movement, Agility stop start skills. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Courage be brave on your 1v1 s take the defender on. Self belief. 8 players (one group).
Content 1v1 in the centre Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals Bibs 2 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Flat cones 1v1 in the centre The players are in teams of 6 and work in the squares. A player stands in each corner and three of these players have a ball. The fourth player does not have a ball and acts as the first receiver. None of the players can move more than 2m in either direction of the cone. The two players in the square are numbered 1 and 2 Attacker and defender. The attacker can move anywhere he likes and use any of the players from one of the three balls, collecting a pass. On receiving the ball the attacker has to find the corner player who is free while the defender tries to take the ball. The drill continues for 2 mins then the middle 2 are replaced. Progression the players on the outside dribble slowly around making sure each side is covered. Tactical Try to produce dummy runs to help create space and receive the ball in the free square. Areas 12m x 12m Technical Protect the ball, get your body between the player and the ball. Fakes and moves to get past your opponent. Time 15 minutes Physical Speed of movement, Agility stop start skills. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Courage be brave on your 1v1 s take the defender on. Self belief. 6players (one group).
Content 1v1 into 2v2 Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 1 Bibs 5 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Flat cones 2 small Goals The game with player1 passing the ball into the feet of player 2 who then must attack the goal and try to score? If the defenders win the ball they can try to score on the two small goals. The attacking players can choose to use the other attacker as support. Think about? Attackers be brave face the defender and take him on. fast feet can you put the defender off balance? Relax on the shot areas of the goal to hit, can you turn? What is the best way to receive the ball? Defenders When playing against two attackers you should try to hold the line, What stance should you take? Progression player1 can join in and offer support from behind, he is not allowed to run past the attackers? Tactical Try to produce dummy runs to help create space and receive the ball in the free square. Areas 30m x 40m Technical be brave face the defender and take him on. fast feet can you put the defender off balance? to hit, can you turn? Time 15 minutes Physical Speed of movement, Agility stop start skills. Strength skills hold your opponent off the ball. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Relax on the shot areas of the goal 6players (one group).
Content 1v1 defending introduction Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 1 Bibs 5 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Large Cones 1. passes ball across to 2. and close. 2. tries to pass or dribble thru 1's gate. Work on Progression If you win the ball then then attack opposite gate. 2v2's Tactical Areas 30m x 40m Technical Getting close quickly, Decelerating - side on, Aware of loose touch, Get low- mirror footwork if turned - arm out don't let turn again. Time 15 minutes Physical Be able to travel backwards quickly, speed of footwork. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be patient (don t dive in). 8 players (one group).
Content 1 on 1 on the Wings Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 1 Bibs 4 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Large Cones 1 Player A tries to play the dribble past the player B who is only allowed to defend in front of the cones. After the dribbling player A crosses into the middle, where 2 players wait to shoot at goal. By turn start from left and right. Variations Semi-active defenders (see training tips). Tactical Forwards try to time your movements, try to arrive with the ball. Areas Half a pitch. Technical Dribble with speed and good control. Precise crossing. Timing. Technique of the cross. Time 20 minutes Physical Speed of movement, accelerate away. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Courage, take the defender on, get into the space behind. 8 players (one group).
Content 1v1 recover drill Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals Bibs 5 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other 2 small goals Player 1 dribbles the ball towards one of the two goals. Once player 1 has crossed the shooting line player 2 can attack the goals. Once player 1 has defended the goals he then joins the back of the queue. Look for! Tempo - concentration - look up before striking the ball. Questions to ask? What is the best goal to attack and why? How close do you want to be to the goal to shoot? How should you respond once you have taken your shot? Tactical Look to react quickly, once you have taken your shot look to recover quickly. Areas 40m x 50m Technical RWTB, travel quickly with the ball, look to finish quickly with different areas of the foot and with both feet. Time 20 minutes Physical Agility, be able to turn quickly and travel towards the ball. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Composure, look to relax when taking your shot. 8 players (one group).
Content 1v1 Running onto the through ball. Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 1 Bibs 4 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other 4 Large cones Split the groups into 4 and put the attackers on the inside cones and the defenders on the outside. The coach plays the ball in front of the attacker who must aim to dribble through one of the sets of cones before shooting at goal. The defender has to track back and attempt to regain the ball and make a clearance. Look for Quick acceleration, can you escape, can you get a across the defender. Questions What direction would you want your fist touch to go? How can you shake off the defender? What is the best way to make a regain in this drill? Tactical Try to get across the defender, keep the ball on the outside foot. Areas 40m x 25m Technical RWTB, travel quickly with the ball, look to finish quickly with different areas of the foot and with both feet. Time 20 minutes Physical Quick acceleration, can you escape, can you get a across the defender. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Composure, look to relax when taking your shot. 8 players (one group).
Content Sharp turns 1v1 Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals Bibs 2 Cones 4 Balls 6 Other 4 Large cones Two players play inside the square one acts as the defender and the other is the attacker. The two players on the outside play the ball into the square and the attacker has to turn and play the ball to the opposite receiver. Look for! The correct technique on the turns - Use your upper body to defend the ball - can you put your opponent of balance.. Tactical Short opposite movements to create a yard of space. Areas 10m x 10m Technical Protect the ball, try to take the ball side on, and on the outside foot the furthest from the defender. Time 15 minutes Physical Balance and strength, be able to hold the defender off the ball. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be prepared to play under pressure. 4 Players
Content 1v1 Three goals Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals Bibs 2 Cones 6 Balls 6 Other 6 Large cones The coach plays the ball out and the two players sprint out to the ball. The players must attempt to win the ball and then dribble through one of the three goals. players can score extra points for making a dummy run and turn away from a goal. Look For! Tempo (can you keep it up) - Technical skills ( first touch, head up, dribbling skills) - Concentration. Tactical Try to fool your opponent, travel towards a goal before turning away towards another goal. Areas 12m x 12m Technical Put your opponent of balance, look to produce fakes and turns, speed of footwork. Time 15 minutes Physical Balance and strength, be able to hold the defender off the ball. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be prepared to play under pressure. Up to 8 Players
Content 1v1 leading to 2v1 Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals Bibs 2 Cones Y Balls 6 Other Flat Cones The coach plays the ball in from the side. The two central players play a 1v1. They have to find the players in the end zones. The players in the end zones are allowed to move from side to side to find space to receive the ball. Once the game has ended the attackers move into the end zone and two more players play the 1v1. Look for! be brave face the defender and take him on. fast feet can you put the defender of balance? Relax on the pass. How can you find space to receive the ball? Travel to the ball quick and be able to stop quickly. Progression The players in the end behind the attackers can act as rebound players, so the player with the ball can look to go backwards. Tactical Try to fool your opponent, travel towards a goal before turning away towards another goal. Areas 28m x 15m Technical Put your opponent of balance, look to produce fakes and turns, speed of footwork. Time 15 minutes Physical Balance and strength, be able to hold the defender off the ball. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be prepared to play under pressure. Up to 8 Players
Content Game situation 1v1 + 1 on wing Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 1 Bibs 2 Cones Y Balls 12 Other 4 large Cones 1 large goal with GK, 2 small counter goals 35m opposite the large goal, 2m wide, 15m apart 10 players, divided into 1 attacker vs. 1 defender on each wing and 2 mids vs. 2 mids in the centre Defenders position themselves between the counter goals Objective After having controlled GK's pass, the central mids plays to one of the attackers on the wing who does 1v1 to goal. After each repetition, the wingers and the CM switch roles. If the GK or a defender wins the ball, they counterattack on one of the counter goals. The CM con support the wingers attack. Tactical Wingers, come in off the line or stay wide. Decision pass or dribble past your opponent. Areas Half a pitch Technical Tight dribbling skills, fakes and moves to get past your opponent, technique of the cross? Time 20 minutes Physical Balance and strength, be able to hold the defender off the ball. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Courage to take your opponent on in a 1v1 and composure to relax and cross the ball. Up to 8 Players
Content 1V1 Skills (with 4 Goals). Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 4 Bibs Y Cones Y Balls 12 Other 8 large Cones Played on an area of 12mx16m with four goals set out 4m wide. The player with the ball starts his attack from inside the end goal. When the attacker touches the ball the defender is able to come out and defend his two goals. Players must dribble through the goals to score After their turn players switch sides. Look for! High Tempo - correct technique - looking up - ball feeling. be relaxed, good attitude towards dribbling. This can also be used as a tag game and played without the ball to encourage agility and body movement. Tactical Travel quickly with the ball can you move quickly into space. Areas 16m x 10m Technical Dribbling skills, can you produce a fake or move to send the defender the wrong way. Time 20 minutes Physical Balance when travelling at speed, agility, change direction quickly. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be positive, back your self to get past the opponent. Up to 8 Players
Content 1v1 Running on to the ball finishing with a shot. Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 4 Bibs Y Cones Y Balls 12 Other 8 large Cones Player A drives the ball into the centre of the pitch. Player B runs onto the ball taking his first touch into space. Player A sprints out to defend the ball. Player B must try and shoot for goal as soon as he is within shooting distance. After the drill is completed player B collects the ball and joins the defending queue while player A joins the attacking queue. Questions What is the best touch to take when you arrive at the ball? What parts of the foot can you shoot with and why? How should the defender travel to the ball? Tactical Travel towards the ball, take your first touch into space. Areas 30m x 40m Technical The quality of the first touch, technique of the shot, be able to shoot with both feet. Time 20 minutes Physical Balance when travelling at speed, agility, change direction quickly. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be positive, back your self to get past the opponent. Up to 8 Players
Content 1v1 With Wingers Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs Y Cones Y Balls 12 Other Flat Cones One of the keepers always starts with the ball and he must play out to the forward and not the neutral wingers. Once the attacker has received the ball he can then choose to pass to a winger or dribble past the defender and attempt to score on goal. The game continues until a goal is scored or the ball goes out of play. Look for? Consider your first touch, How can you make space? When you have passed to a winger what sort of movement should you make? Tactical Use the wingers to create overloads, look to create space once you have passed the ball. Areas 20m x 30m Technical Look for the quality of the dribbling keep the ball on the outside foot, passing technique. Time 20 minutes Physical Sharp movements, after passing the ball move quickly to receive again. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be positive, back your self to get past the opponent. Up to 8 Players
Content 1 against 1: Game to 3 Goals Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 6 Bibs Y Cones Y Balls 12 Other Field size 25x40 yards (depending on age and how athletic the players are). 2 Teams of 6 players (Team white and Team blue). In turns, 3 players from each team play one on one to 3 small goals. All 3 pairs play at the same time. Goals can be scored in all of the opponents 3 goals. Change after max. 1 min play. Which team scores more goals? Coaching Offense: Ability to assert oneself. Feints (dummy). Change of rhythm. Defence: Quick forward attack. Pick up the forwards tempo. Tackling on the ball. Avoid standing frontally to the opponent. Variations Play the first ball high or low. See variation possibilities for 1 against 1. Tactical Attacking: look to attack the space behind the defender. Defending: don t get beat try to force the attacker back reduce his space Areas 25mx 40m Technical Attacking: feints and quick feet, accelerate away once you have passed the defender. Time 15 minutes Physical Ability to change the pace of the game slow to quick and slow again. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be positive, back your self to get past the opponent. 12 Players
Content 1 on 1 after Passing Format 1v1 Set-Up Goals 1 Bibs Cones Y Balls 12 Other 2Large cones Training contents Speed of reaction. Direction of run. Shot at goal under pressure. Duration 2 bis 3 series at 5 to 8 sprints Description Player A plays to player B (1), who plays the ball in direction of goal (2). As soon as B plays the ball, C and D are allowed to start running, to win the ball and to shoot at goal (3). Then the next 2 players start. A and B change after a certain time or the trainer can play the balls. Coaching The forwards direction of run (try to cross the defenders running path). Full recovery between the sprints. Variations Player B has different possibilities to start play. (Low-pass, Chip,) Tactical Take your first touch across your body shot for the corners. Areas Half a pitch Technical Being able to finish with both feet is a must, different types of finish with different surfaces of the foot. Time 15 minutes Physical Ability to change the pace of the game slow to quick and slow again. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Psychological Be positive, back your self to get past the opponent. 12 Players
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Content 2v1 twice in a game Format SSG Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs 2x3 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Flat cones The two attackers set off and play 2v1 with the first defender D1 they have to cross the first line without D1 winning the ball. D1 is not allowed off the line until A1 has moved the ball. Once the attackers have passed the first line then the next defender D2 is allowed off the line. If they reach the end line they can attempt to finish on goal. Questions When should you look to pass? When should you look to dribble? What would be a good area to pass to? How can the pace of the pass effect what happens? Tactical Look for the players movements to exploit the 2v1 situation. Overlaps/under laps. Areas 30m x 25m Technical Passing and receiving skills, distances on the movement. Time 20 minutes Physical Quick diagonal movements, agility. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Communication, talk to each other to help each other. 12 Players
Content Improving 1v1 going on goal. Format 2v1 Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs Y Cones Y Balls 20 Other Flat Cones The Game Player A takes on defender F and G with support of player E After beating the defenders he can finish on the goal. Defenders can only defend the line. Player A has the option of playing alone. After player A has completed his run Player B starts. Players who lose the ball become the defenders. Think About? Take on the defenders at speed? Try to make your play unpredictable for the defenders Defenders: force the attacker wide away from player E. Progression Attackers play in two's if they lose the ball they swap with the defenders? Tactical Check your angles when receiving the ball, Look to disguise your intentions. Areas 25m x 35m Technical Passing and receiving skills, try to play quick 1-2 play with one touch play with both feet. Time 20 min Physical Sharp acceleration to escape from defenders. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Confidence: - have the confidence to play in tight areas. 12 Players
Content 2v1 twice in a game 2 Format SSG Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs 2x3 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Flat cones The two attackers set off and play 2v1 with the first defender D1 they have to cross the first line without D1 winning the ball. D1 is not allowed off the line until A1 has moved the ball. Once the attackers have passed the first line then the next defender D2 is allowed off the line. If they reach the end line they can attempt to finish on goal. Questions When should you look to pass? When should you look to dribble? What would be a good area to pass to? How can the pace of the pass effect what happens? Progression One of the attackers starts in the middle zone. Questions How can you make space to receive the ball? How will you know if it is safe to turn with the ball? Tactical Look for the players movements to exploit the 2v1 situation. Moving into space. Areas 30m x 25m Technical Passing and receiving skills, distances on the movement. Time 20 minutes Physical Quick diagonal movements, agility. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Communication, talk to each other to help each other. 12 Players
Content 8v4 with many 2v1's Format 2v1 Set-Up Goals 2 Bibs 2x3 Cones 30 Balls 12 Other Flat cones 8v4 in a 40m x 20m rectangle divided into four areas, in each section there is a 2v1. The attackers have one player who stays in the middle. The four defenders change places with four attackers every 4-5 minutes. The attacking team must visit all 4 square on a possession before they can launch an attack on the goal. If the defenders win the ball they can attack the goal, once they win the ball they are allowed to leave the boxes to support the attack. Think About Good first touch essential to control the ball and opens up the play. Crisp passing along the ground with inside of foot. Support players move off the ball must help player in possession. High tempo: don't dwell on the ball unnecessarily. Use feints and one-twos to open up space. Pass to the closest team-mate wherever possible. Tactical Look for the players movements to exploit the 2v1 situation. Moving into space. Areas 30m x 20m Technical Passing and receiving skills safe passing with the inside of the foot. Ability to play quickly and bounce passes. Time 20 minutes Physical Good body posture, change direction quickly off both feet. Intensity 1 2 3 4 5 Communication, talk to each other to help each other. 15 Players